GraemeClarke Posted 1 November , 2007 Share Posted 1 November , 2007 Gents, Researching Frederick G. MARSTON, Private SS/15118 D. of D. and R.S. and C. Commissions, Army Service Corps Died in France on Wednesday 13 November 1918 Not really after info about the person, but can anyone tell me what "D. of D. and R.S. and C. Commissions" stands for. Many thanks. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 1 November , 2007 Share Posted 1 November , 2007 Graeme It is possible that the second D is a mistake, in which case it could be: Directorate of Hiring and Requisitions, Settlement (?) and Claims Commissions This was the body which dealt with procurement of land, horses, supplies and so on from the French civil authorities, agreement of prices and settlement of claims. It is logical that its clerical and other support should be drawn from the ASC. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianB Posted 1 November , 2007 Share Posted 1 November , 2007 Sorry to butt in but this sounds interesting, are there any records of this dept at Kew. I ask because I'm interested in certain sites in France requisitioned by the Brit Army and wonder if I might be able to chase up more info. Mind you, I can see that the entire body of "supplies" must be astronomically large. thanks Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 2 November , 2007 Share Posted 2 November , 2007 Julian Not that I know of. There does not appear to be a War Diary for the Director of Hirings etc, and a very quick trawl through possibly related classes (e.g. WO107, WO158) did not throw up any likely leads. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 3 November , 2007 Author Share Posted 3 November , 2007 Ron, Thanks for your time and trouble, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianB Posted 3 November , 2007 Share Posted 3 November , 2007 ditto Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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